Local News
Yankton's Fourth of July Celebration Schedule
Yankton's 4th of July celebration on Saturday is packed with activities. City of Yankton Events Coordinator, Luke Youmans says Riverside Park is the place to be Saturday. Youmans says Ivory will play at 8 pm, with a fireworks show at 10 before Ivory takes the stage again to close the night.
Jul 01, 2026
Firework Safety Tips
The Yankton Fire Department is reminding everyone to practice firework safety over the Fourth of July holiday. Yankton Fire Chief, Tim Linke, says one tip to keep in mind is the proper disposal of fireworks. Linke says the fire department wishes everyone a happy, but safe Fourth of July.
Jun 30, 2026
Fourth of July Travel Projections
AAA South Dakota is projecting over two-hundred thousand South Dakotans will travel for the Fourth of July holiday. Shawn Steward, with AAA South Dakota, says high gas prices don't appear to be slowing down holiday travel. Steward says AAA is forecasting over seventy-two million Americans will travel this weekend.
Jun 30, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports - Thursday, June 2, 2026
The Yankton Lakers continued to roll last night, earning their sixth straight win with a 12-7 victory over Vermillion. Joe Gokie tallied three hits in four at-bats to lead the Yankton offense, scoring a pair of runs and driving in another. Danny Mosarah earned the win on the mound, throwing five innings of scoreless re...
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Local Sports - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Yankton High School has announced the appointment of three new head athletic coaches, ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Tiffany Beste will take on the role of Head Volleyball Coach. Beste previously led the program from 2013 to 2017, and most recently was an assistant last season. Kylie Cwach will serve as the new Head...
Jul 01, 2026
Local Sports - Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Entering the final day of June, Yankton Post 12 are ranked 2nd in the latest South Dakota Legion Baseball standings with an 11-4 record. Yankton are coming off a 4-1 stretch out west last week, with their lone loss coming to #1 Rapid City Post 22, with the two teams splitting the doubleheader. As it stands, Yankton has...
Jun 30, 2026
National Headlines
Trump Financial Disclosure Shows Major Crypto Income
Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure places crypto ventures at the center of his reported income for 2025, with filings showing more than $1.4 b...
8h ago
Global Ocean Temperatures Set New June Record
Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, CNN reported, adding another clear sign of how much heat is being stored in the ...
Jul 01, 2026
Washington Prepares for Massive Security Operation Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Federal officials are putting the final pieces in place for an extensive security operation as Washington, D.C., gets ready to host the nation's 250th...
Jun 30, 2026
National Sports
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round...
10h ago
Phillies beat Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6 as Turner hits a 3-run homer
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, Bryce Harper’s misjudged double scored two runs in the fourth, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6
11h ago
Junior Caminero homers in 6th straight game to lead Rays to 7th win in a row
Junior Caminero homered in his sixth straight game to match the Tampa Bay record, hitting a two-run shot in the first first inning to help the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Wednesday night for their seventh victory in a row
11h ago
Music News
Madonna's True Blue Songs Ranked in New Album Lookback
Billboard has revisited Madonna's True Blue with a new ranking of all nine songs from the 1986 album, placing each track in order and highlighting the...
9h ago
Bruce Springsteen Honors Clive Davis at New York Funeral
Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Clive Davis during the music executive's funeral Monday at Central Synagogue in New York City. During the service, S...
Jul 01, 2026
Vanilla Ice Performance Canceled After Weather Forces Freedom 250 Concert to End Early
A planned performance by Vanilla Ice at the Freedom 250 concert in Washington, D.C., was canceled after organizers ended the event because of concerns...
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